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My son, K.C. Miller, 15, got this three point buck opening morning. I spotted it, pointed it out, and he brought it down. We were hunting on land owned by a wheat farmer in Dufur - Autumn Loyd.

Join All Together The Dalles for its monthly clean at Thompson Park next to the Northern Wasco County Aquatic Center at 10 a.m. Bring gloves and a mask and be prepared to help beautify our town. Columbia Gorge Toyota, Honda, and The Dalles Beautification Committee are leading the effort. For more information, contact Rachel Carter at 1-208-757-3632.

Sponsored by David Rogers at Seal Kote Plus Inc. - Rowena wildlife clinic has been dedicated to helping injured animals for 20 years. Nestled in Rowena, OR, this non-profit clinic is ready to assist and help native animals of the Columbia River Gorge. Injured animals brought to Rowena are gracefully cared for and released back into their natural habitat after being cared for.

The Beautification Committee for the city of The Dalles awarded Julie and Harley Newland of 419 E. 10th Street the homeowner the beautification award in partnership with Columbia Gorge Real Estate. Columbia Community Connection serving Wasco, Gilliam and Sherman Counties, The Dalles, Dufur, Tygh Valley, Maupin, Goldendale, Wishram, Dallesport, Lyle, White Salmon & Hood River.

Les Kipper got this four-point buck last weekend in Gilliam County. Dave Adams and Michelle Adams spotted the buck while scouting separate sides of a draw and alerted Kipper to its location. Kipper said he got a clear shot at it in the stubble field.

Randonneé carries local roasts made with beans from many different countries including Guatemala, Ethiopia and Mexico.

“I’ve owned 10 Speed Coffee for 15 years,” said McGeeney. “10 Speed Coffee has gone on more of a wholesale route.” Wholesaling coffee requires a lot of consistency as opposed to creativity. For McGeeney there was a strong desire to get to engage with new beans, new roasts and create some truly delicious flavors right here in the gorge. And so Randoneé was born!

Audrey Stephens, a bus driver for District 21 for the past 32 years, enjoyed a little gardening detail this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 6. She and fellow bus driver, Cathy Parke, 23 years a bus driver, said they were working on the flowerbed at the entrance of Dry Hollow Elementary.

Anson Jones felt like leaving catching some air, Monday, Oct. 5. The 14-year-old has been on and, maybe mostly off, his scooter for the past three years. “I come here everyday,” he said of The Dalles Skate Park.

The community garden located at Calvary Baptist Church is still producing its fall crops. Seen growing were squash, beans, kale, and spinach. The garden is organized by Ty Haight, who planted most of the garden boxes.

Learn more about what’s visible in the night sky this month!

The City of The Dalles is showcasing The Walldogs teaser mural, which is currently being crafted on 103 E. 3rd St. It’s on the wall facing the parking lot and City Hall. The mural is intended to get the community members excited for what's to come in September 2021. The city is encouraging onlookers to gather, wearing their masks, watch, and interact with the artists as they work.

Mike Gorton with The Dalles Disposal started his day at 5:45 a.m. this morning, Friday, Oct. 2. The 28-year-old said he was off his regular route in South Wasco County, where he services, Dufur, Maupin, Tygh Valley and Wamic. He said he even had a “frenemy in Friend.” Gorton is eyeing a ‘59 Ford Edsel Ranger Sedan there, and, well, the current owner is not quite ready to sell.

Bill Marick of The Dalles hooks onto his 1962 Willy’s outside of Adam’s Auto, this morning, Oct. 1. Marick, who has owned the vehicle for decades, was excited to be taking the it home where he plans to finish work to the motor. He said the vehicle was great when his three sons were learning to drive. it was impossible to kill in low range as they were learning to drive clutch. And it was also a dead give away when they were out and about driving. They couldn’t get away with much.

If you walk around the streets of Cuautla Morelos in Mexico, you can find many vendors selling Gorditas. Vendors usually sell Gorditas to help support their families when there is no work out in the fields. The dish is mainly a cheap dish to make and provides income for families in Mexico. Although it is a cheap dish to make it is very tasty and filling.

Two projects are going on simultaneously within a few hundred yards of each other. Bremik Construction is working on the new skill center at Columbia Gorge Community College while just to the west brush and logs are being removed from Sorosis Park because of a tree die-off caused by the Ips beetle.

The Dalles Main Street has decided to cancel their downtown Halloween trick-or-treat event due to social distancing precautions. If your plan was to take the kiddos to downtown fear no more, there are many other alternatives to supply your children with a fun and safe Halloween celebration! Community members of The Dalles express their dynamics of celebrating Halloween this year.

Norman Pratt, 74, at right, and son Nathan, 45, work on preparing forms for the foundation of a single-family house at 2118 E. 12th St. this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 29. The duo intended to get an inspection done today and hopefully concrete trucks will arrive on Wednesday. However, there was that little detail of rebar. They were hoping to complete the installation of the steel reinforcement for the concrete today as well. The pair have great weather to work in as temps look to be in the low 80s all week with nary a cloud in sight.

Incoming Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis said the recent Oregon Supreme Court decision that puts District Attorney Eric Nisley back in office is welcome news. It’s clear now. Nisley will hold the office until Ellis takes the reins on January 1.